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Gary Clark Jr. Performs in New York, Brings Out Swizz Beatz, Leo DiCaprio and More!

Known for his thrilling live performances, guitarist Gary Clark, Jr., recently held a show in New York at The Darby hosted by Q-Tip and ?uestlove and presented by Puma and Grey Goose.

Clark has attracted fans from the likes of Leonardo Dicaprio, Pharell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Mike Kaiser, Andre Harrell, Estelle, Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith, Ali Muhammed of Tribe Called Quest, Ryan Leslie, Andrew Keegan, Zoe Saldana, Maxwell, Gabe Saptora of Cobra Starship, and many more, who were all in attendance at his showcase.

Check the some event video from Gary Clark Jr. in NYC below:

WMG – Gary Clark Jr. Event from TNYCinema on Vimeo.

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A3C Hip-Hop Festival Announces First Round of Artists

(AllHipHop News) Today (June 7th) the three-day Hip-Hop festival in Atlanta, Georgia, known as A3C, announced its first round of artists, as well as a few showcases that will take place during the festival.

Artists Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Hopsin, Gunplay, Oddisee, Chris Webby and Skyzoo will be among hundreds of artists who will take the stage along side several artist showcases.

Indie label Funk Volume will feature artists Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, SwizZz and Atlanta’s own Jarren Benton, while the Supahotbeats x DJBooth.net showcase includes Tech N9ne, STS, Emilio Rojas, Smoke (of Field Mob), Nikkiya, Ryatt, Input, Shawty Fatt, Big Page, Jackie Chain, Rittz, Diamond, Chris Webby and a special appearance by Ghet-O-Vision/Shady recording artist Yelawolf.

Mellow Music Group’s showcase features up-and-comer Oddisee accompanied by a live band, Apollo Brown with a special guest, Diamond District, yU and Slimkat78 as The 1978ers and Gensu Dean.

Other confirmed acts include OCD: Moosh & Twist, Boldy James, Soul Khan, Torae and Wordsworth

Over 10 artists have been selected via ReverbNation and Sonicbids submissions, to perform as part of A3C’s dedication to discovering new talent.

The chosen artists include Chaundon, Kepstar, Nova The Rebel, SK4MC, Phene, Nike Nando, Felony Fame, Eric Biddines, Skoolie Escobar and Mani Coolin’.

A3C will continue to accept artists’ submissions through both websites until August 31.

Last year’s festival included artists Big Daddy Kane, Big K.R.I.T., Dead Prez, Action Bronson, Random Axe, Freddie Gibbs, XV, Freeway, Fashawn, G-Eazy, GLC, Murs, 9th Wonder, Ying Yang Twins, Smoke DZA, Saigon, M.O.P., Jean Grae and hundreds of other hungry artists, looking for their break.

Three-day passes for the 2012 A3C Hip Hop Festival are on sale now through the A3C website for $33 until August 1, 2012.

Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Erykah Badu Blasts Flaming Lips And Tells Them To Kiss Her "Glittery A$$"

Remember that naked video that Badu supposedly released over the last weekend, by way of the Flaming Lips? Well, we thought she co-signed it, but anything could farther from the facts. She dissed them for a display of tastelessness that confused everybody. We can’t play this video on AHH, but is is definitely mad lewd content, nudity, blood and seemingly even semen. YUCK. Her sister appears completely nude in the whole video.

“You showed me a concept of beautiful tasteful imagery (by way of vid text messages). I trusted that. I was mistaken,” she wrote. “Then u release an unedited, unapproved version within the next few days. That all spells 1 thing, Self Serving. When asked what the concept meant after u explained it, u replied, ‘It doesn’t mean anything, I just want to make a great video that everyone is going to watch.’ I understood, because as an artist we all desire that. But we don’t all do it at another artist’s expense…you begged me to sit in a tub of that other sh*t and I said naw. I refused to sit in any liquid that was not water. But out of RESPECT for you and the artist you ‘appear’ to be, I didn’t wanna kill your concept…sooo, I invited Nayrok, my lil sis and artist, who is much more liberal [than I], to be subject of those other disturbing (to me) scenes. I told u from jump that I believed your concept to be disturbing. But [I] would give your edit a chance. You then said u would take my shots (in clear water/ fully covered parts -seemed harmless enough) and Nayrok’s part (which I was not present for but saw the photos and a sample scene of cornstarch dripping ) and edit them together along with cosmic, green screen images ( which no one saw) then would show me the edit. Instead, u disrespected me by releasing pics and rough vid on the internet without my approval. (Contract breech) That is equivalent to putting out a security camera’s images of me changing in the fitting room.”

“As a human I am disgusted with your what appears to be desperation and poor execution. And disregard for others,” she continued. “As a director I am unimpressed. As a sociologist I understand your type. As your fellow artist I am uninspired. As a woman I feel violated and underestimated…you can KISS MY Glittery A**. O and Nayrok told me to tell u to kiss her a** too.”

 

Here are some pics that we can run.

“We do not approve.”

MIXTAPE: Chevy Woods [BGA] – "Gangland"

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground artist Chevy Woods recently released a new mixtape, Ganglandwhich is the follow-up to his last project The Cookout.

The 23-track Taylor Gang presented mixtape features appearances from the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Tuki Carter, Lola Monroe, Soulja Boy, Trae the Truth, and Young Jerz.

Production on Gangland was handled by Track Sounds, Lex Luger, I.D. Labs, Cardo, Sonny Digital, Harry Fraud, and more.

Download Chevy Woods’ Gangland Now

Follow Chevy Woods on Twitter (@ChevyWoods)

Conversations With 50 Cent: The Finale, Rick Ross, Floyd Mayweather and Social Change

“Some people follow the blueprint of success better than other people,” 50 Cent says after being asked about a recent press conference with Rick Ross. No big shots were thrown but, 50 made it clear that he’s a pioneer, Hip-Hop’s attention span be damned. The end of the day is not yet here, but at the end of the day 50 Cent has impacted Hip-Hop, culture, music and business in a way that few will ever do. He revolutionized the way mixtapes were received, embraced the internet early and made money at rate that dwarfs his contemporaries. True story.

But what about actual lives? Since he forcibly came in the game, a good part his M.O. was tearing rappers up, whether they are former associates like Young Buck and The Game or adversaries like Ja Rule, Rick Ross and Cam’ron. These days, surprisingly, 50 Cent is looking beyond music and the seeking a higher level of impact. “Nothing [I achieve legacy-wise] is going to be done based on a song. When you achieve enough success, you do a little bit of soul searching. And you’ll start to figure out what’s really important to you. Most people will come up with happiness…after enough thinking.” Social change is on 50 Cent’s mind and he’s spreading this gospel to friends like boxing champ Floyd Mayweather.

Also, DJ Drama – who also listened intently – explains how he’s expanding his monumental brand though outlets like DramaliketheDJ.com and navigating in and out of ever-present Hip-Hop beefs. We’ve got another conversation on deck with Drama, for fans of the Philly King.

A must-hear, must read interview until the very end.



Listen to Part 1 & 2: Conversations with 50 Cent: Lil Wayne, Beef, DJ Drama, The Lost Tape

Listen to Part 3: Conversations with 50 Cent: Young Buck, G-Unit, The Forbes List and the New Hustle

Warner Bros. Music Presents "Occupy Summer" Compilation Featuring Wale, Curren$y, Meek Mill, Waka Flocka and More

(AllHipHop News) Following this week’s release of Curren$y’s The Stoned Immaculate and with a number of releases from their stable of artists on deck, Warner Bros. Music has released their Occupy Summer compilation for free.

Occupy Summer includes a number of well-known tracks from Warner Bros. recording artists like Wale, Curren$y, Meek Mill, Stalley, Waka Flocka, and Kirko Bangz.

Some of Warner Bros. upcoming releases include Waka Flocka’s Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family which hits stores next Tuesday (June 12) and Meek Mill’s debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, on August 28.

Kirko Bangz is currently recording his debut album for Warner while Stalley, who is signed to Maybach Music Group along with Wale and Meek Mill, released his Savage Journey to the American Dream at the end of March 2012.

The free Occupy Summer can be downloaded here. Check out the tracklisting below:

01. Curren$y – What It Look Like ft. Wale
02. Curren$y – Fast Cars Faster Women ft. Daz Dillinger
03. Meek Mill – I’m Rollin’
04. Meek Mill – Lean Wit It
05. Wale – Bag Of Money ft. Rick Ross, Meek Mill & T-Pain
06. Waka Flocka Flame – Round Of Applause ft. Drake
07. Waka Flocka Flame – I Don’t Really Care ft. Trey Songz
08. Kirko Bangz – Drank In My Cup (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz & Juelz Santana
09. Kirko Bangz – That Pole
10. Wale – Slight Work ft. Big Sean
11. Stalley – Party Heart ft. Rick Ross & 2 Chainz

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did A Fan Steal A$AP Rocky's Rolex Right Off His Arm?

A$AP Rocky was in London at the Camden Electric Ballroom last night (June 6) when the young Harlem rapper decided to stage dive. One of his British fans had a case of the sticky fingers and stole A$AP’s $15,000 Rolex watch right off of his wrist.

When the “Goldie” rapper noticed that his watch was gone, he sent his A$AP Mob into the stands to find the thief.

“Does it look like I’m playing right now?” A$AP asked the crowd as the house lights went on. “We not gon’ end our show just ’cause somebody took a $15,000 watch. F*ck it, man.”

Moments later, the rollie and its thief were discovered, and A$AP began yelling out, “F*ck that ni**a up, f*ck him. Beat his ass!”

That “fan” sure did have some courage to steal Pretty Flocka’s watch right off of his wrist in the middle of a show! Talk about having some balls!

Check out the video of the incident below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Wale Disrespect Hip-Hop Journalist Amanda Seales a.k.a. Amanda Diva?

MMG rapper Wale has allegedly confronted “Hip Hop POV” host, Amanda Seales, over some remarks she made about him on her Twitter, and according to Ms. Seales, who was previously known as “Amanda Diva,” Wale went off on her.

Wale and Amanda came head-to-head at Wale’s Roots Picnic performance in Philadelphia this past weekend, where Wale allegedly walked up to Amanda and began yelling in her face. According to MediaTakeOut’s version, witnesses to the confrontation say that Wale allegedly called her a “bum b####” and allegedly threatened to punch her in the face. Check out Amanda Seales’ account of the incident with Wale:

“I keep being told to “not sweat” that @Wale came in my face trying to fight me ovr a tweet. Y in hip hop do we excuse such behavior? Were I to get an apology then perhaps.But it shld be known that dude is completely out of line with women on a regular basis. Folks say “we expect that from him”. But what does that mean? It’s ok bcuz we all kno of the regularity of such behavior”

In hip hop women r always expected to “be cool” abt completely out of line behavior from our male counterparts. No dice.

At some point, in an intrvw, some1 will ask 4 the whole @wale “tweet fight” story & I’ll gladly tell it. Bcuz it’s part of a bigger issue…”

We hear Wale also allegedly threatened that he was going to tweet out her romantic relationships with various entertainers. Amanda later deleted her tweets. Was it right for Wale to get all up in her face like that over a tweet?

Welp, we were at the Roots Picnic, and we definitely heard that Wale wiled out! So…what’s up with these two???


Video: Kenny Lattimore Is Back & Dude Sounds Better Than Ever in "Find A Way"

Most remembered for his ’90’s#### “For You”, and a host of others if you’re a true fan, Kenny Lattimore is back on the scene with the latest video for “Find A Way”.

He hasn’t lost a vocal – at all. Looks like his wife, R&B singer Chante Moore, is giving Kenny something to croon about. Just saying.

Check the video for “Find A Way” below: